Scholarship: Battlefords and District Chapter of the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan

Each Year this group awards a $500.00 scholarship to a graduate from Living Sky School Division, Light of Christ Catholic School Division and Sakewew School Division.  All interested graduates who will be attending a recognized post-secondary institution following graduation may apply.  At their September Meeting, 2 names are drawn.  If the first name drawn fulfills all the requirements in a timely fashion, he/she will be awarded the scholarship.  If not, the second person becomes the recipient.  Should that person also be unable to meet the requirements, no scholarship will be awarded.

Click HERE for an application form.

Hazel Asmussen Fund Scholarship

Deadline: April 30, 2015

The Hazel Asmussen Fund provides an annual scholarship for a student who is pursuing post-secondary education in the fine arts.

Click HERE for further information and an application form.

Peter Lewochko Scholarship

Deadline: April 30

The Peter Lewochko Fund provides an annual scholarship for students who are pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture, engineering or education.

Click HERE for further information and application forms.

Updates: Great Plains College

Great Plains College Open House at Maple Creek

Open House: Great Plains College at Biggar

Saskatchewan School Boards Association Scholarships

Deadline: August 31, 2015

Each year, the Saskatchewan School Boards Association awards two $2,500 scholarships to graduating high school students who remain in Saskatchewan in post-secondary study:

University Scholarship: $2,500 for a student entering university in Saskatchewan.

Applied Science and Technology Scholarship: $2,500 for a student entering a recognized institute of applied science and technology in Saskatchewan.

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated good character, community leadership, financial need, and a 500-word essay.  To access the application form and view the Rubric that is being used to score the scholarships go to www.saskschoolboards.ca and under About Us on our main menu, you will find Awards.  Go to the link on that page for Education Scholarships.  Or, click here to access the page directly.  

Young Women in Trades Conference

Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Moose Jaw Campus along with Skills Canada will be hosting provincial competitions and various activities on Friday, April 17, 2015.  Girls in grades 9 - 12 will have the opportunity to learn about careers in trades and technologies and compete in a Junkyard Wars Challenge, an engineering competition for young women.
Transportation between venues Central Collegiate and Saskatchewan Polytechnic, a lunch and snack will be provided.  There is no cost to participate.

To register, go to www.saskpolytech.ca/WITT.  

Come. See. Investigate Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Prince Albert Campus - April 16, 2015
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Participating Programs Addictions Counselling Business Carpentry Early Childhood Education Integrated Resource Management Geographical Information for Resource Management

Hairstylist Media Arts Production New Media COmmunications Office Administration Practical Nursing Resource and Environmental Law Welding

To register login to myPath.

Our Lady of the Prairies Scholarship

Deadline: Last Friday in April, annually

This scholarship is sponsored by the Our Lady of the Prairies Foundation and offered to students within the Living Sky School Division. Considerations include academic standing, community involvement, extracurricular activities and leadership. Students must submit their application and career portfolio to their career counsellor. Click here for an application form.

Dalhousie University Entrance Scholarships

Deadline: March 15

Close to 60% of first-year Dalhousie students receive entrance scholarships. The university provides special scholarships for students entering specific fields and for students with disabilities.

For further information, click HERE.

Lakeland College Information Sessions

An information Session is an opportunity for students to talk face-to-face with instructors, staff, students, and alumni and try hands-on activities. You will also learn about facilities and services that are available on campus.

Various programs will be hosting information sessions throughout March. Click HERE for programs and dates.

2015 Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship Program

Deadline: May 29, 2015

This year, Monsanto Canada estimates it will provide approximately 65 scholarships to deserving high school students across the country entering their first year of post-secondary education in agriculture at at Canadian college or university. Each scholarship is valued at $1500 and will be awarded to students who meet the criteria set out in the application form.

For further information, click HERE.

Royal Canadian Legion Scholarships and Bursaries

Deadline: August 28

Jack Moore Memorial Scholarship and Burgess Bursary

Saskatchewan Command, in cooperation with Dominion Command of The Royal Canadian Legion, is offering 10 scholarships of $300 each. In addition, Saskatchewan Command is offering 10 bursaries of $300 each.

Recipients must:

• reside in Saskatchewan
• be a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a veteran, of a still-serving military member, or of an RCMP member
• have completed grade 12 and be entering into FIRST YEAR at a university, technical school (minimum 2 year coure) or a business college.

Further information and application forms can be found by clicking HERE.

WorkSafe Video Contest

Deadline: Friday, April 17 at 4:00 pm

WorkSafe Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) invite high school students to create a 2-minute video that tells their friends about workplace health and safety. You must use this year’s theme, “If it feels wrong, just ask”.  The contest is open to all grade 9 to 12 students.

For further information, click HERE.

Destination UBC

Registration opens - Tuesday, March 24

Destination UBC is a full-day information event on UBC’s Vancouver campus and takes place on Saturday, May 23. Attendees will:

• tour the campus
• meet new-to-UBC students from across Canada
• learn from professors and advisors about your first-year program
• get the tools you need for everything from financial planning to living in residence or being a commuter student.  

What if I am coming from out of town?

If you are a Canadian or international high school student living in Canada — and your high school is located in Canada — and you have received your UBC offer of admission, you may be eligible for our travel reimbursement program. You will be notified of your eligibility for the program with your offer of admission or in a separate correspondence from UBC. 

For further information, click HERE.

SaskTel Aboriginal Youth Awards of Excellence

Deadline: April 16, 2015

The SaskTel Aboriginal Youth Awards of Excellence recognize youth achievement in 10 categories.

You can nominate any youth or group if they are:

• Of Aboriginal ancestry
• Between 14 and 18 years of age by May 22, 2015
• A resident of Saskatchewan
• Able to demonstrate outstanding commitment and/or ability in one of the 10 award categories

Click HERE for further information.

MC College Scholarship/Open House

 MC College is an accredited institution across western Canada with 7 campuses in total offering Hairstyling and Esthetics programs.  The purpose of their scholarship is to encourage creative young individuals interested in pursuing a career in the Salon or Spa Industry.

Click here and you will find the guidelines and application process for students wishing to apply for the scholarship.This scholarship has a value of $1000 and may be applied to either our full time Hairstyling or full time Esthetics program at MC College.

Interested students are invited to attend an upcoming open house, please click here for more details!

Great Plains College Open House at Warman

2015 Learning Grant

Deadline: April 30, 2015

On behalf of Saskatchewan Credit Unions, CRI Canada awards 2 Learning Grants in the amounts of $1000 to eligible students for full-time study at a qualifying Canadian college or university.

Any student who is a member of a Saskatchewan Credit Union is eligible to apply.

For further information, click HERE